Eilean Donan

Stand quietly by the water, silently walk across the history. The castle looks very old and very old, as a cold weapon era building, in line with all the necessary hardware facilities of that time.

Eleanor Dona Castle is known as the most beautiful and romantic castle in the UK, and many films have been taken here. It was built in the 13th century and was used to defend the Vikings. We didn't buy tickets to enter, just took pictures on the periphery.

We made a 3-day trip to the Scottish Highlands and Sky Island. On the first day of our trip to Sky Island, we stopped to shoot the castle exterior. On the third day of our return, we bought tickets to enter the viewing. One of the world-famous castles in Elaine Dona or Irene Dornan Castle (Eilean Donan Castle), the most beautiful castle in Scotland. It is located in the Dornie area of the Scottish Highlands. At the meeting point of the three lakes of Loch Duich, Loch Long and Loch Alsh, the castle looks like an island rooted in the middle of the lake. A stone bridge connects the castle with the land across the lake. The peaceful lake and the ancient castle form a picturesque beauty. The castle dates back to 1220 AD and has been owned by the Mackenzie family for three centuries since the late 13th century. However, the original structure of the castle was destroyed in 1719 and continued on the ruins for more than two centuries. In 1912, Lieutenant Colonel John McRae Gilstup, a senior member of the McRae family, bought the castle of Erian Dornan, and then restored the Fort McRae, which was completed in 1932.

Drive to the castle of Elena on the mountain lake, which is especially popular for weekends and holidays. We just had a look outside the castle because we had to rush to Inverness to fix the car tires, plus there was little interest in getting inside and saving on buying tickets for £7 per person. This castle in the lake has an arch bridge connecting the shore, but unfortunately because the lake is full of weeds, so it can not see the appearance of the pavilion in the lake. At the ticket office of Elena Castle, giant photos show us the most beautiful side, not many of the lakes and mountains in this area are nice, open and far-reaching. Unfortunately, today is cloudy, so both the castle and the lake and the mountains look a little bleak.

The history is long, the legacy of the castle is still alive, and the legend of the ancient battlefield. It is recommended not to come to the Sky Island in the Scottish Highlands in winter. The road encounters rain and hail. There are snow on both sides of the road. The speed is fast and the road is narrow. It is a test of driving level! Summer must be more beautiful, with beautiful mountains and green waters.

Although the location is a bit difficult to find, it is better than fewer people, no noisy environment, the whole atmosphere is very nice, not bad 😁

Visit the castle. Photographs are prohibited inside, so they are all external photos. It dates back to 1220 AD, but the original structure of the castle was destroyed in 1719 and continued on the ruins for more than two centuries. In 1919, Lieutenant Colonel John McRae-Gilstrap (John MacRae-Gilstrap) bought it, began the recovery work, and was completed in 1932. Picture 5 is a photo of the 200-year-old ruins! Tickets: 7.5 £／ people, time: 10～ 17.

Located in the small town of Dornie, on the high ground of a small island in Loch Ness, it is known as one of the most photogenic castles in Scotland. It has a history of more than 700 years. It is especially beautiful when the lights are turned on at night, full of mysterious romantic atmosphere, really special.